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Free First Thursday: Seattle Art Museum

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Free First Thursday: Seattle Art Museum
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Join us for art activities and experience this year's tapete as we recognize Día de los Muertos at Seattle Art Museum on Free First Thursday! Take part in tours and an artist talk while you explore the museum for free.
Tickets are available both onsite and online.
10 am–8 pm | Unique tapete (sand painting) by Fulgencio Lazo
4th Floor Galleries
Admire this year's tapete created by the internationally recognized artist Fulgencio Lazo and his team. This intricate work of art reflects the spirit and essence of Día de los Muertos, showcasing the beauty of life and the joyful acceptance of death as a natural part of it. This year’s Tapete will feature additional unique sculptures that honor organizations active in the Seattle community.
11:30 am, 1:30 pm | Public Tour: Highlights from SAM’s Collection
These 60-minute tours meet at the top of the 3rd floor escalators.
4–8 pm | The Studio at SAM: Entertaining Evenings
4th Floor Galleries
This fall, we're transforming the fourth floor into an open studio where something new is always happening. Respond to a letterpress prompt using artist-designed stamps, ink, and markers, and catch a shop talk from this month's Studio at SAM featured artist, Eileen Jimenez in the lounge.
5:30–6:30 pm | SAM Gallery artist talk
SAM Gallery
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